Category Archives: beer

Atlas Brew Works to Intro Rescue Beer

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The launch is in support of Plate of the Union, a consumer-focused education campaign promoting healthy and affordable food, safe drinking water and smart food policy.  It’s being launched in partnership with Mom’s Organic Market today. The beer will launch … Continue reading →

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Kona Brewing Brings Back Lemongrass Luau

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kona Brewing Co. has brought back its popular Lemongrass Luau for a “hana hou” or encore. The easy-drinking blonde ale first made a splash on the Mainland last summer with vibrant flavors that reflect the laidback island vibe and welcoming … Continue reading →

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Audit Finds Multi-Million Dollar Errors at Utah ABC

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The audit by Utah’s State Auditor said the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control flubbed the implementation of a new enterprise-wide computing system.  The result:  Millions of dollars that weren’t reported into the state’s general accounting system. The main problem:  … Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Beer Market Seen Growing 8.8% Through 2020

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s easy to understand the attraction of the Asia Pacific beer market to global brewers – and to others as well.  It’s expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2016 through 2022, according to a new study from … Continue reading →

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Tiger Beer Donates $1 Million to WWF Drive to Save Tigers,

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Tiger Beer (Five Points Trading Co.) donated $1 million to World Wildlife Federation’s digitally-led global awareness campaign to save the world’s 3,890 wild tigers. Once found in diverse habitats across Asia, the world’s wild tiger population has shrunk by an … Continue reading →

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Bribes, Breweries and Moonshine: Prohibition in Manatee County, Fla.

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Fascinating story in the Bradenton (Fla.) Herald.  Read it here.

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